The Lake District PARTY trip No car needed - rural Mansion on Lake Derwent

Outdooraholics have hosted over 31 trips at this mansion since 2013 - it is the most popular hiking weekend of any Meetup group in ALL OF EUROPE, let us show you why.

This is our Summer Party trip!

• Party on Saturday night with speakers and disco lights
• ALL hikes are circular from the hostel so no cars required
• Later start Sunday with a shorter and gentle hike after our party night
• The focus of this trip is on fun, enjoying our lakeside country mansion location and partying late into the night

Oh, and as an aside, we are staying in England's largest and best loved National Park and World famous UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE site.

Welcome to the magnificent Lake District - a truly mountainous region spanning over 2200km sq. Here rugged mountains, sparkling lakes, mountain ridges and lush valleys embellish endless hiking trails.

Let us show you why the Lake District is the birthplace of British mountaineering, attracts 13.8 million visitors annually and is an area that's inspired artists and writers such as Turner, Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.

HIGHLIGHTS

• A superb Victorian country mansion hostel set remotely in lush grounds close by the banks of Lake Derwent
• Probably the most dramatic and breathtaking landscapes you will see in the UK
• A fully catered trip
• A 3 night trip to take advantage of the Bank Holiday weekend

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WEEKEND DESCRIPTION

The Lake District provides England's best hiking, its highest mountain, its deepest lake plus its most stunning and dramatic mountainous landscapes. It is a green, lush and pure National Park dotted with quaint towns.

We are staying in an old country mansion hostel set in a remote rural location in the woodland on the edge of Lake Derwent, nestling at the base of Catbells hill. We'll hike some of the classic and best loved mountains in the Lake District.

ITINERARY

Friday

Arrive in the evening to our hostel and we have time for drinks and socialising.

Saturday

Hike: Causey Pike
Distance: 9 miles (14km)
Grading: Tough/Mountain
Ascent: 820m
Hiking time: 4.5 to 6.5 hours

Today's hike has a big and steep hill in it, this is a tough hike - to get the best views in the Lake District you need to summit the hills. There is an option to (self guide) shorten if you like, but your views will be nice instead of amazing

In the evening we shall return to the hostel for a delicious group dinner and drinks.

Sunday

Hike: Lake Derwent
Distance: 9 miles (15km)
Grading: Beginner/Intermediate
Ascent: 170m
Hiking time: 4 to 5 hours

We start our hike around Lake Derwent, there are options to take the ferry to shorten, we also visit the town of Keswick for a stop. Then return to the hostel for a tasty group barbecue

Monday

Hike: Cat Bells
Distance: 5 miles (8km)
Grading: Intermediate
Ascent: 440m
Hiking time: 3 to 3.5 hours

Today we have a magnificent trail. We hike to Cat Bells summit blessed with incredible scenery over Cumbria and the Lake District. The summit reveals glorious views towards Bassenthwaite Lake, Skiddaw, Derwentwater and Keswick. We follow a dreamy path as it gently follows and caresses the lakes shores.

A relatively small in size hill, but a brilliant hiking day that leaves us at the hostel early afternoon with time to make the journey home.

COST & PAYMENT

£296. Click “Attend” to pay the £20 deposit by PayPal. The remainder is due by bank transfer within 7 days. We will send you payment details for this once your booking has been processed.

Trip payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. When the trip is sold out fully paid spaces can be advertised to the same gender, for details: FAQ

TRANSPORT, ACCOMMODATION AND START TIME

The trip starts at the venue and we are hiking from the hostel each day, so no transport needed during this trip. Whilst Outdooraholics cannot get involved with private lift shares, if you want to drive and lift share: Lift share discussion - to offer/request lifts

There are options to get public transport to Keswick then walk or get a short taxi to the hostel - Outdooraholics cannot be responsible for your choice of transport or any issues with that transport option.

The accommodation address is at the top of this page, you are welcome to arrive from 7pm or any time later. No access possible before 7pm.

FOOD

Breakfast and packed lunches are included and will be provided for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Dinner on Saturday and Sunday night is also provided. You will need money for drinks for the trip.

Breakfast is healthy and nutritious - typically cereal, porridge with fresh fruit, berries, nuts and seeds, fresh fruit salad, free range eggs, yogurt, toast and coffees, teas etc.

For lunch we provide fruit, crisps, cereal bars and a range of options to make your own sandwiches typically tomatoes, cucumber, houmous, peanut butter, honey, jam, ham, cheese and salami.

After the hike we enjoy Cream Teas - an English delicacy consisting of scones, clotted cream and jam, a tasty treat!

Meals are meat based with vegetarian options. To find out if the food being provided meets your intolerance/allergies/preferences/likes/dislikes etc, please email us. You are welcome to bring your own favourite items to meet specific requirements and there is a fridge and kitchen you can use.

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

• 3 nights hostel accommodation (6 bedded single gender rooms with 1x8)
• Breakfast and packed lunches on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
• Tea (including herbal) and coffee
• Dinner on Saturday and Sunday evening
• Hikes by trained guides
• Compliance with the 2018 Package Travel Regulations including Financial protection

THE PRICE EXCLUDES:

• Transport to and from the trip
• Drinks and personal expenses

SAFETY - Your guide is a trained hike leader. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury. Please bring suitable hiking footwear and hiking clothes such as warm clothes, waterproof jacket and trousers - CLOTHING TIPS

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